The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-08-17
THE CONSTITUTIONAL CEN
TENIAL.
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The celebration Of the one hundredth
anniversary of the adoption Of the Con-
stitution OF the United States. to be held
in PhiIapelphia, September 18th, 18th.
and 18th. promises TO be one of the most
interesting events that ever occurred in
this country, and viii rank second only
10 the great Centennial of 1876. The Com
mission. composed of some of the fore
most men in the land, is fully organized
the President Of the United States and
his Cabinet are in cordial cooperation,
and the Governors of all the States aid
ing in the execution of the general
plan.
A larger number of troops Of different
States viii doubtless participate in the
military feature, than were ever gather
ed before on a civic occasion the indus
trial display is expected to be the finest
and most comprehensive ever seen in
this city, and the commemorative SER
vices, presided over by the Chief Magis-
trate and addressed by Mr.. Justice Mill
er Of the Supreme Court, viii be the
most imposing ceremony ever held in
America.
The programme as outlined by the
Commission is as follows
The 18th Of September is assigned for
professional industrial display. This
display, moving in long procession,
mounted upon cars prepared for the pur-
pose, and accompanied by various civic
organizations, promises to be feature
Of brilliant and historic interest. In the
evening of that day the Governor OF
Pennsylvania will hold a public recep-
ton in honor of Governor of the States
and Territories present at the celebra-
ton
The 10th of September is assigned for
the military parade and reveiw of the
regiments and companies Of the militia of
the several States and Territories, accom-
panied by their respective Governors and
stafis. and by detachments from the army
and navy Of the United States, detailed
for that occasion. From the returns al
ready received the commission expects
the presence OF from ten 10 fifteen thous-
and State troops. One State alone offers
seven thousand troops in honor of the
occasion. Itis also intended, if practicable
10 illustrate in this parade the contrast
between the military arms and equip
ments OF the Revolutionary times and
those Of the present day. The co-opera-
ton Of the army and navy of the United
States has been assured to the Commits
sion In the evening of the same day
will occur public reception in honor of
the President of the United States with
the Governors, representatives OF foreign
governments, military. dc
The 18th of September is devoted TO
the special services of commemoration
at which the President of the United
States will preside The Grafton will be
pronounced by Mr.. Justice Miller, of the
Supreme Court of the United States. In
addition there will be poem, national
hymns, vocal and instrumental music,
&c Various other entertainments are
offered by citizens during the progress of
the Celebration.
In order 10 accommodate the vast null
titude Of people who will desire to wit
ness and participate in this national .tde
in honor of liberty, the Pennsylvania
Railroad Company will sell excursion
tickets to Philadelphia from all stations
on their line east of Pittsburg and Erie
September Sth 10 18th, good to return
until the 22d, inclusive. at two cents per
mile.
Special excursions by special trains
from various points will be arranged, the
details of which will be published later
through the press and other means of
public announcement
In the meantime il viii be well to un-
derline the dates, and arrange to visit the
city as spectator of the great demonstra-
ton, which appeals to the patriotism of
every American, as well as every friend
of freedom.